Joeyie Heeren, a small loft with big class !
The name J. Heeren from Sprundel has been around in Brabant pigeon sport for years, but this result is a true statement. With just twelve pigeons entered, Heeren managed to dominate the race with a result that speaks volumes.
Race Details
On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the middle-distance race from Gien (449.752 km) was on the program for Section 2.
Number of pigeons entered: 2,164
Liberation point and distance: Gien, winning distance 449.752 km
Liberation time: 09:00
Winning speed: 1,380.170 m/min
Remarkable fact: arrivals were spread tightly across the section, with several lofts clocking pigeons in quick succession.
- Pigeons entered: 12
- Prizes won: 10
- Prize percentage: 83.33%
- Winning pigeon: NL.25-1359924, clocked at 14:25:52 on 449.752 km, good for 1,380.170 m/min
- Depth in the result: besides the victory, early pigeons on positions 79, 151, 152, 154, 160, 177 and 206
This is not just about the win. It’s about the breadth of the loft. The entire team performed in form, showing that quality runs through the whole basket.
The Winner NL.25-1359924
Identity & Color
Ring number: NL 25-1359924
Sex: Hen
Color: Blue
Owner/Breeder: J. Heeren (Sprundel)
Pedigree
This hen was bred from two pigeons of Gert Jan Kroes, which Joeyie Heeren had on loan. And that’s exactly what makes pigeon sport so beautiful: it can still be done without money changing hands. Sharing birds, sharing passion, and sharing success together – that’s the true spirit of our sport.
Father: NL 24-8517545 M – “Intel Avatar” (Team GPS, via GJ Kroes)
Blue pied
Direct from the famous “Avatar” line of Embregts-Theunis
Son of NL 23-2329945 M “Son Avatar” × NL 23-9369652 V (daughter Avatar)
Family of countless 1st prize winners and national top performers.
Mother: NL 19-1253458 V – “Beat Them All” (Super Racing Hen, GJ Kroes)
Blue bar, a proven super racer with top results:
1st Genk 8,302 birds
2nd Chimay 6,114 birds
3rd Rethel 6,189 birds
4th Rethel 8,611 birds
4th NPO Fay Aux Loges 10,169 birds
Descended from the strong lines of Anton Ruitenberg, A. Bakker & Zn., and Gerard Koopman.
A foundation hen and mother of winners.
Strong Bloodlines
Embregts-Theunis “Avatar” → legendary for speed and middle-distance.
Ruitenberg “319/391” → consistent top performers in massive competition.
Gerard Koopman → worldwide winning bloodlines.
Bakker & Zn. → renowned for toughness and longer distance strength.
Summary
The NL 25-1359924 V is a blue hen with a pedigree that breathes class. Bred from two pigeons of Gert Jan Kroes, temporarily housed with Joeyie Heeren, she represents more than just top bloodlines. She is proof that pigeon sport is not only about money, but about partnerships, trust, and joy.
With genes like these and a story like this, she is not only a strong addition to the breeding loft, but also a shining example of what makes our sport great: DOING IT TOGETHER!
Top 10 of the Result
- J. Heeren, Sprundel
- K. Geers, Lepelstraat
- X. van Peer, Steenbergen
- Embregts Theunis, Hoeven
- F. Damen & Zn, Langeweg
- Team de Hoogh, Oosterhout
- Heijblom & van Strien, Raamsdonk
- F. Damen & Zn, Langeweg
- John van Dongen, Roosendaal
- H. Kemmeren, Raamsdonk
A top ten filled with familiar names and established fanciers. The kind of competition where every second counts, making Heeren’s victory all the more impressive.
Why this Result Stands Out
1. The 1st nominated pigeon in front
When your first nominated pigeon arrives first, it shows absolute mastery. That’s not luck — it’s the ability to read your pigeons and play with confidence.
2. 10 out of 12 in the prizes
Numbers don’t lie. 10 prize winners out of twelve pigeons shows an efficiency that only the very best can achieve.
3. A true clash of titans
Adding even more weight to this race: the first three pigeons in the result were all first nominated. That turns this event into a true clash of titans among the elite of Section 2.
Contact Joeyie Heeren
This is what The Pigeon Boss says
As The Pigeon Boss, I always look beyond the single winner — I look at the complete picture. And what Heeren has shown here is pigeon racing at its very finest.
A small loft, razor-sharp preparation, and the right pigeon at the right time. Behind it, a team that delivers the consistency needed to shine at the very top. This is not a one-off strike; it’s a signal that in Sprundel there is a loft that knows exactly what it’s doing.
And that’s where the true beauty of Racing Pigeons lies. Not in chance, but in craftsmanship, planning, and courage.
Conclusion
The victory of J. Heeren from Sprundel in Section 2 Gien is a story that highlights the very essence of pigeon racing. A small loft with big ambitions and the quality to back it up. A fancier who reads his pigeons and delivers when it matters.
It’s results like these that keep the heart of the sport beating and prove why the global Pigeon Boss community continues to grow. Passion, quality, and vision will always make the difference.
Until the next winner blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss